Newly Elected Michigan Prosecutor Will Stop Seeking Cash Bail
As prosecutors nationwide tackle bail reform, advocates press for more steps to take money out of detention decisions.
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Rachel M. Cohen
These Twelve Elections Could Curb ICE’s Powers
In many places that have long helped arrest and detain immigrants, voters will decide the fate of local partnerships with ICE, possibly dealing a series of blows to the agency.
In Detroit Prosecutor Race, a Stark Contrast on Whether Children Should Serve Life in Prison
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has taken a hardline approach toward people sentenced to life without parole as minors. Her challenger says no children should be sentenced to life.
As Michigan Raises the Age, Advocates Vow to Press for More Change
Michigan automatically treats all 17-year olds as adults, but that will soon change with a major new reform. But prosecutors will retain broad discretion.
On Marijuana, Four States Are Holding Six Referendums
Michigan and North Dakota vote on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and Missouri and Utah for medical use.
2018 Election Preview: Michigan Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana initiative headlines Michigan’s November ballot